A hand tool for tightening a slack fence wire where it hangs, without cutting it or pulling staples. Handy for a gap, a short run, a gateway or a paddock fence that has sagged.
Spread the two arms and catch the slack wire in the jaws, then close the arms and fasten the chain, which pulls the slack into a loop. Lay a short piece of spare wire across and wrap it a few times on each side, then turn it with the handle of your fencing pliers until the wire is tight. The wire stays tight when you take the tool off.
